Weekend Picks

August 12-13: Weekend Festivals

Listen to world music at the Laurel Street Fair in Oakland, celebrate Filipino culture in San Francisco, go bananas at a festival in Sacramento, and have a fun family day at a racetrack in Berkeley! Learn More

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More Weekend Destinations

Looking for things to do this weekend — or anytime! — in Northern California? The Capitol Corridor is your ticket to fun! Check out these great destinations along our route.

48 Hours in Oakland

Exciting and diverse, Oakland has the perfect blend of outdoor and urban adventure.

48 Hours in Sacramento

California’s capital city is brimming with history and is the Bay Area’s latest culinary hot spot.

8 Museums to Visit Along the Capitol Corridor

From art and science to culture and sports, there’s a museum for everyone along our route.

Guide to Northern California Baseball Parks

Ride the train to the game to see the San Francisco Giants, Oakland A’s, and Sacramento River Cats.